A good crowd enjoyed an entertaining match with the fireworks coming in an excitng penalty shoot out. Harwich brought in players from their squad, including goalkeeper Brad Cook, striker Ross Purll and Matt Geen for his first outing of the season with the team. The first half was evenly contested with the match goaless at the break. Michael Schofield gave Harwich the lead with a brilliant shot, struck from 10 yards outside the penalty area. Harwich looked to be on their way to victory until 2 minutes from the end of full time when Lewis Soraf equalised from the penalty spot. With no extra time, the first 10 penalty kick were all converted, Schofield netted the Shrimpers 6th and when Coggeshll missed theirs, the jubiliant Shrimpers went through to the next round.
Report by Carl Allen